NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS: The Parent Association of Newport National School would like to invite all parents to attend their AGM on WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER at 7pm. The PA provides an opportunity to meet new parents and fundraise for the school so we can give the children an enhanced learning experience. The meeting will take place in the main school building (ie enter through main door) and all parents are welcome.

Over the mid-term break, on Sunday 31 October, there will be a Halloween Party in Hotel Newport, especially for children. It starts at 5pm See poster for more details HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

2nd Class really enjoyed baking cookies with Ms Crowley and Ms McManamon in the school hall this week!

I don't know where our pupils are today, because the school has been taken over by some very spooky looking characters!

Michael Ring TD turned the sod on our planned new extension this week. The small ceremony was also attended by members of the Board of Management, Councillors Brendan Mulroy, Christy Hyland and Peter Flynn, and Senator Lisa Chambers Work will commence on the planned extension in November.

A message from County Photos... EXTENSION OF ONLINE ORDERING DATE A Chara, Due to high levels of demand we have decided to extend the online ordering date for free school delivery DATE: 27–10-2021 Can we please ask you to remind all parents of this due date. If any parent is looking to order via our online portal shop.countyphotos.ie can you, please inform them that they must place their order ON OR BEFORE THIS DATE if they wish to avail of the free delivery service to the s

We said farewell to our much loved sports coach today, after 12 years of coaching here at the school. Deputy Principal said it best in her speech... "The whole school community was in shock as the word spread of your departure Brian. We are deeply grateful for your dedication and commitment over the years. The children (and teachers alike) always looked forward to your weekly visits. You were firm but fair, which allowed ALL children to participate. You have taught them ve